Himanshu Malik
| Himanshu Malik | |
|---|---|
| Born |
31 October 1973 Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Other names | Himanshu Mallik |
| Occupation | Actor/Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Himanshu Malik is an Indian film actor, screenwriter and producer known for his works in Bollywood. He started his acting career with the film, Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996), he gained recognition in Hindi cinema with works such as Jungle (2000), Tum Bin (2001), Khwahish (2003) and Rog (2005).
Himanshu began his career in music videos; most notable among them was Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Afreen with Lisa Ray. He later appeared in Sonu Nigam's Deewana with Gul Panag.
Meanwhile, he made his film debut with a role in Mira Nair's Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996) and also appeared in Ram Gopal Varma's Jungle in 2000. However, his big break came as a supporting actor in Tum Bin (2001), leading to work in several small films. His next big feature was Khwahish (2003), playing the lead opposite Mallika Sherawat, notable for its sensuality and kissing scenes.
He turned filmmaker in 2012- writing and directing, his first short feature- 'Q.E.D- Quod Erat Demonstradum'. QED a 45 min short featurette about a detective failing to crack a case, was well received at the festival circuit and by indie Film Industry. Malik.mov Films Pvt Ltd is a production house that he founded in 2014 under which he has directed various music videos and advertising content for numerous India based brands.
Malik is a Hindu Jat. He is married and the couple have a daughter. He practices adventurous sports like paragliding, flying, and scuba diving. He lives in Mumbai.
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